Durham NC

QA Engineer

Are you someone who loves to make computers do your work for you? Do you enjoy working on a diverse set of projects with a diverse group of people? Do you value professional growth and continuous self improvement? If so, Smashing Boxes is looking for an experienced QA Engineer who has a knack for problem solving, a love for bleeding-edge technology, and a strong desire to work smarter not harder. If you live to solve the mysteries of the world, while researching ways to make your job more efficient, we have a place for you!

Daily Responsibilities Include:

Author and execute test plans with a great attention to detail and usability

Work with web and mobile developers to expand their test suites and coverage

Adhere to core testing principles set by team and group leadership

Record and document results and compare to expected results

Develop and document application test plans based on software requirements and technical specifications

Document anomalies and issues in solid bug reports

Participate in application planning and grooming meetings

Ensure data integrity standards

Requirements

We have a few core requirements, they are:

A strong understanding of software application testing methodologies

Firm grasp of the software development life cycle, technical requirements, and project management

Prior automation, software testing, or programming experience

Experience working in an Agile environment

Strong eye for detail and ability to quickly define defects

Must have the ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team

Exceptional communication and organizational abilities

And if you can check these boxes as well, we'll order you a whole pizza on your first day. Yep, just for you:

Mobile application testing experience is awesome!

Previous agency experience is awesome!

SauceLabs testing experience is awesome!

Appium knowledge is super awesome!

Benefits

Creativity and innovation are fueled by a little R&R. We value work-life balance above all else and bake it right in with benefits like:

10 paid holidays (includes your birthday off!)

15 days of paid vacation accrued your first year, 20 days after three years, and 25 days after five

We are a family and families take care of each other. We prove it with benefits like:

Health and dental coverage with 100% of employee premiums paid by Smashing Boxes

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Honor-system work-from-home sick leave plus two "I'm not working at all" sick days